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Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.

GP-170

The Furuno GP-170 is an IMO‑approved X‑band (9 GHz) marine radar with integrated display, designed for compact installation on small to medium vessels and offering high‑resolution target detection.

Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. GP-170
X-Band / S-Band, IMO SOLAS
Capacity
Electromagnetic Radar
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

imo approved True

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Common failures & inspection points

Magnetron end-of-life after 5,000–8,000 operating hours (for magnetron models)
Antenna rotation motor bearing damage after 30,000+ hours
Display backlight failure
Heading-Marker Ausrichtungsdrift
Waveguide moisture ingress during compromised pressurization

Service & Maintenance

Magnetron replacement every 5,000–8,000 hours. Antenna bearing lubrication annually. Performance monitor test weekly (IMO requirement). Annual inspection.

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Replacement Parts

Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.: Keep magnetron on board (for magnetron models). Lead time: 1–3 weeks.

DNV type approval

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Certificate
MEDB000039D
Approved as
GNSS Equipment
Certificate holder
Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Valid until
2030-04-21
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Equipment Model #11505 · ✓ still in production